Today I had coffee with a wonderful woman whom I've known for years. We passionately agreed on the fact that a recruiter should not be the first pass, interviewer/screener for the head of Talent Management or Senior HR positions. It's just not fair for either.
When you want a strategic, operations-focused executive, you don't have a line worker decide if someone is a candidate or not - no matter how competent they are. Unless that line-worker has met with the CEO and understands the needs, direction and breathe of the organization. And if they do, then please get them out of a line position.
How uncomfortable is it to be asked by someone who will report to you what are your money expectations?! That just feels wrong.
I don't want to offend my recruiter and HR friends. You have difficult jobs and this puts way too much pressure on an awkward situation.
In recruiting and HR, we have access to a lot of sensitive data including money. We learn what is appropriate to discuss and with whom. So speak up recruiters and HR. It's time to step up to the plate if you want what is in the best interest of the organization.
Next they'll have sales hiring the VP of Sales. . . because they are good at prospecting . . . .
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